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SALVIA sclarea
Plant Description
| Article Type: | (Organic Seed DE-ÖKO-006) |
| Life Cycle: | Biennial |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Origin: | Europe and Central Asia |
| Special Features: | Intriguing combination of rose-red bracts surrounded by pale lilac petals on branching stems. An easy to germinate biennial that easily self-sows. |
| Historical: | A well-known species that has been grown for economic, culinary and medicinal uses, as well as for its handsome ornamental virtues. It is grown as a farm crop for the cosmetic and fragrance industry for its valuable sclareol resin. In the kitchen, it can be used to flavor omelets and stews. Medicinally, it has been used to freshen the eyes and to treat kidney and stomach ailments. And interestingly, it has alleged value in slowing the aging process. |
| Basic Colour: | (violet) |
| Flower Colour: | rose-red bracts and pale lilac petals |
| Natural Flowering Period: | June - July |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z4 - Z8
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| Foliage: | aromatic, grey-green, leathery |
| Growth Habit: | erect |
| Height with Flowers: | 100 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 75 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | dry / well-drained |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | medicinal plant / beneficial plant / tea herb / culinary herb |
| Usage: | honey-bee food plant |
| Portion weight: | 0.4 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 3.84615 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
260 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
10 Gram |
| Sowing Rates/Trays: | 2 per cell |
| Plug tray recommended size(s): | 128 / 288 |
| Sowing Direction: |
(15) Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.
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| Best Sowing Date (northern Hemisphere, Field condition): |
Anytime |
| Sowing to Germination: | 3 - 4 weeks |
| Germination to Transplant: | 4 - 6 weeks |
| Transplanting to Potting: | 6 - 8 weeks |
| Container Size(s): | 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2") / 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6") |
| Fertilizer: | Medium (150-200 ppm) |
